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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,911.59, 28,835.87 and 14,941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,911.59, 28,835.87 and 14,941.08 is: 20,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,911.59 : 28,835.87 = 14,941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,911.59/28,835.87 = 14,941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,911.59x = 28,835.87 × 14,941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,911.59x = 430,838,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,838,965.83/20,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.88

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